The engine does not crank, new starter relay, solenoid and starter all new?

Tiny
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  • 1996 FORD RANGER
  • 2.3L
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I have a new starter with a new solenoid on it and I have a new starter relay. The starter engages but won't disengage and actually cranks the engine. What's wrong
now?
Sunday, July 30th, 2023 AT 10:55 AM

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Tiny
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It is hard to tell what you are saying but I have seen a weak battery cause this issue. To be sure, here is a guide to help you load test the battery:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on. Please give us more details.

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Monday, July 31st, 2023 AT 12:00 PM

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